Derek Maselli, Contract SPecialist

Derek Maselli serves as a Contract Specialist within the Technology Acquisition Center NJ (36C10B), part of the Department of Veterans Affairs, where he plays a pivotal role in executing complex IT procurements that modernize the VA’s enterprise technology infrastructure. He manages the full lifecycle of acquisitions for mission-critical systems supporting clinical care, data integrity, and cybersecurity across the national VA network. His portfolio primarily encompasses software modernization, systems integration, and enterprise IT services, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning with the VA’s strategic goals for scalable, interoperable digital solutions. Maselli maintains consistent procurement relationships with leading technology providers including Palantir Technologies Inc., AMD International Technologies LLC, Aerospace & Commercial Technologies, LLC, Greenbrier Government Solutions Inc., and Thundercat Technology, LLC. These partnerships reflect a focus on high-performance data analytics, cybersecurity platforms, and specialized IT infrastructure solutions. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, leveraging firm-fixed-price and cost-reimbursement instruments to ensure accountability and technical excellence from industry partners. Maselli’s acquisition portfolio exhibits a 100% non-set-aside profile, indicating a preference for full and open competition without socioeconomic set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB. This pattern underscores a strategic emphasis on technical capability and mission readiness over socioeconomic targeting, aligning with the Technology Acquisition Center’s mandate to prioritize performance and scalability in enterprise-grade systems. His procurement activity is heavily concentrated in NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related Services) and 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services), with additional focus on 511210 (Software Publishers) and 334111 (Electronic Computer Manufacturing). He specializes in acquiring custom software development, cloud-enabled platforms, data management systems, and integrated IT infrastructure—reflecting deep expertise in modernizing legacy VA systems through secure, agile, and interoperable digital solutions.